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When you first arrive, you may need a short stay while you look for a longer let.
- Serviced rooms and short lets.
- Room in a shared house with a licence agreement.
- Hostels for a few nights.
Safe booking
- Use well known platforms with protected payments.
- Never transfer money outside the platform.
- Keep every receipt and message.
Advice: Citizens Advice.
Red flags and scams
- Anyone who asks you to pay for a job offer, a permit or a “guaranteed” visa.
- Adverts with very high pay for beginners, or with no interview.
- Contact only by WhatsApp, Telegram or a free email address, with no company website or address.
- Look-alike government sites. Use only the official government website for the country.
If you think you have been targeted, stop paying, keep every message and receipt, and report it to Action Fraud. You can also email us at admin@jobsbroads.com.
Frequently asked questions
Are temporary lets covered by deposit rules?
It depends on the contract. Ask in writing.
Sources and references
This guide is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules, fees and thresholds change often. Check the current position on Citizens Advice or with a regulated adviser before you decide or pay. Corrections are welcome at admin@jobsbroads.com.
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